What to do in paris in summer guide - activities

Escape game Fort Boyard at Team Break La Défense: we tested it, we tell you about it

Team Break, France's leading escape game company, is opening a brand-new Fort Boyard room in its new La Défense complex, following on from its Aéroville facility. Participants will have to help Father Fouras protect his treasure. We've tested it, and we'll tell you all about it!

Paul Durand-Ruel and Post-Impressionism, extension of the exhibition at the Caillebotte Property

Art dealer and talent scout, Paul Durand-Ruel contributed to the success of many artists' careers. The Caillebotte Property offers us to discover five of them during an exhibition entitled Paul Durand-Ruel and Post-Impressionism, to be seen from May 19. The exhibition is extended until November 14, 2021.

Cherry Blossoms, the Damien Hirst exhibition at the Fondation Cartier

The Fondation Cartier invites British artist Damien Hirst from July 6, 2021 to January 2, 2022 to unveil his latest painting series called Cherry Blossoms (Cerisiers en Fleurs). A series of paintings that is part of the continuity of his researches, also showing the pleasure to meet – thanks to painting – the artist’s gesture again.

Olmecs and the cultures of the Gulf of Mexico, our photos from the Quai Branly Museum exhibition

Lovers of primitive art are invited to the Musée du Quai Branly to discover the exhibition Olmecs and the Cultures of the Gulf of Mexico, from May 19 to October 3, 2021. An opportunity to learn more about the Olmec civilization and the little-known world of pre-Columbian cultures of the Gulf of Mexico.

The Obélisque de la Concorde, a historical treasure just a stone's throw from the Louvre

Over the years, the Obélisque de la Concorde has become one of the capital's must-see monuments. It has been enthroned on the Place de la Concorde since 1836, donated by the Egyptian government as a sign of goodwill towards France, and is a source of wonder to passing visitors, whether they're heading for the Champs-Elysées or the Louvre. Want to find out more? Click here to find out more.

Japan Expo 2021 cancelled over the health crisis

Japan Expo is cancelled over the health crisis this year as well. Faced with uncertainties as for the coming months, the promoters of the event prefered postponing the event to 2022.

Electroland 2021 at Disneyland Paris - Cancelled

Said to welcome electro music fans for the 4th edition of Electroland on July 3, 4 and 5, 2020, Disneyland Paris had to change its plans because of coronavirus, and had to postpone this new edition to July 2 and 4, 2021. Unfortunately, because of the health crisis, the event 2021 has been cancelled once more.

Inside Opéra, the immersive escape game at the Opéra Garnier: final days

The Opéra Garnier is home to a most curious experience, akin to an escape game, imagined by Team Break, the leader in escape games. Entitled Inside Opéra, this immersive game invites visitors to follow in the footsteps of the Phantom of the Opera. Last dates on January 12, 2020!

Team Break, the captivating escape game at Aéroville

Team Break, France's leading escape game company, offers five immersive, fun-filled rooms at its Aéroville complex. It's a chance to experience crazy adventures, escaping from a prison, a diabolical island, a haunted room or even defusing a nuclear bomb.

Detroit Police District, the escape game investigation at Kairos Escape Game - CLOSED ROOM

Want to solve an investigation and escape from a room by solving puzzles? Let's go to Kairos Escape Game, a stone's throw from Bastille, to try to thwart the plans of a serial killer in the Detroit Police District room! The opportunity to take the time of an hour for policemen. ROOM CLOSED SINCE SEPTEMBER 2019

Artimus Escape Game, the 100% immersive escape game

Nestled in the heart of the capital's 20th arrondissement, Artimus Escape Game lets you discover all the mysteries linked to Professor Artimus in the establishment's various 100% immersive rooms. An original approach to escape games, which are very much in vogue in the capital.

Rusidda, the Republic's Sicilian grocery store

Lovers of Sicily meet in a little corner of paradise, Rusidda, a delicatessen and restaurant offering a whole host of island specialities, a stone's throw from the Place de la République. A little piece of Italy in Paris!

La Massara, the Sicilian pizzeria just a few steps away from République

Lovers of Italian cuisine once again meet at La Massara, a Sicilian pizzeria in the 3rd arrondissement, a stone's throw from République. An opportunity to savor delicious pizzas on the large terrace and to travel to Catania, Palermo or Syracuse for lunch or dinner.

Free guided tours all summer long at the Arab World Institute in Paris

Good news for Islamic art lovers! The Arab World Institute has announced that it will reopen its doors on July 1, 2020 with a whole bunch of activities. Even better: all summer long, enjoy free guided tours! Let's discover the program together.

Olive & Thym, the Lebanese restaurant near Beaubourg

Lebanese food lovers… Olive & Thym, a restaurant set near Centre Pompidou, offers a whole range of nice and tasty Mediterranean dishes. The occasion to run away in the sun for lunch or dinner… Let’s go, friends, shall we?

Norma, the Sicilian restaurant within walking distance from République, Paris

Italian cuisine and sun lovers are all expected at Norma, a restaurant serving Sicilian specialties a stone’s throw from the Place de la République from June 15, 2020 for its full reopening. The occasion to travel to south Italy for lunch or dinner.

Yorgaki, the Greek café just a step away from Pigalle

Lovers of coffee and Greek gastronomy meet at Yorgaki, a new Greek café in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. Let's drink a little ellenikos, friends?

Fruttini by MO, the exceptional ice cream shop just a few steps from Le Bon Marché

Lovers of fruit, sorbets and other ice creams go to Fruttini by MO, a new spot in the 6th arrondissement of Paris offering oranges, passion fruit, pears, apricots, almonds, bananas and other frozen lemons. The opportunity to refresh yourself as it should be this summer, especially during the heat wave...

Manhattan Terrazza, the friendly Italian restaurant in the 17th

Fancy an Italian restaurant in a cosy setting with divine cuisine? Let's go to Manhattan Terrazza, an establishment located in the 17th arrondissement, a stone's throw from the Pereire metro station. It's an opportunity to savor various Italian specialties and to travel a bit for lunch or dinner.

Coronavirus: Marvel super heroes season at Disneyland Paris cancelled

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Disneyland Paris was expected to host at Walt Disney Studios the Marvel franchise this spring 2020, but they had to ultimately cancel this season as the park is closed.